Medical and Health Services Manager

Salary range:

$69,035 – $125,507

Minimum training

Bachelor's degree

Job description:

Medical and health services managers plan, direct, coordinate and supervise the delivery of health care. Medical and health services managers include specialists and generalists. Specialists are in charge of specific clinical departments or services, while generalists manage or help manage an entire facility or system. They also may travel to attend meetings or inspect remote facilities.

Work environment:

Medical and health services managers work in offices at health care facilities, including hospitals and nursing care facilities.

Training requirements:

Medical and health services managers are required to earn a bachelor's degree, but a master's degree is preferred by larger health care organizations.

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